Emergency Communications District Sues Knology

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Emergency Communications District Sues Knology

HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (WHNT) – Huntsville-Madison County Emergency Communications District has filed a class action complant against Knology. The 911 board is seeking uncollected “9-1-1 charges,” that could exceed $5 million dollars. The board claims every phone capable of calling 911, should be charged an emergency fee. That cost is $2.19 for each residential line. The board also has a pending lawsuit filed about six months ago against Magic Jack for the same reasons as Knology.